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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1889
Page
3
The Dollar of Our Daddies is described as a valued legal tender used for debts and goods. The piece notes its weight, size, and purchasing power with examples such as coffee, bread, meat, and yardage. It emphasizes difficulty in obtaining dollars and their role in trade.
A dense Thursday-era page notes Easter, rental inquiries, loan offers, pensions granted to Leander Walker and John Fry, and local real estate deals including 30 acres near Jefferson township for 150 dollars. It lists postmaster changes, milliner goods, and farm sales plus a call for subscribers and ads for medicines and community events.
In town school updates Eugene J. Herold enters class last Monday. Ed E. Cavins oversees the commercial department. John Faulk abstains from school this week. Mumps cited as a concern. Numerous locals, from Bruce Langton to Miss Lillie Griffiths, noted for charm. Attendance lists show about eighty students present with second term near 150. A musing on campus life follows with names like John B. Johnson and Dock Rush highlighted. Community letters and visitors fill the pages, including Odd Fellows plans for April 26 events.
The case against E R Stropes is set for trial next Tuesday. Worthington gambling cases are set for trial next Friday. James Glein pled guilty to assault and battery and was fined. Walter Bartley pled guilty to malicious trespass and was fined. The case against John D Ax charged with perjury has been stricken. Andle entered in State vs Frank Vallanding ham charged with larceny. W F Gallemore quashed the indictment against Wesley Waterford for letting stallion in public place.
Notice to qualified voters of Bloomfield Greene County Indiana that an election will be held at the courthouse in Bloomfield on Monday May 6 1889 to elect three trustees one clerk one treasurer and one marshal for the town. Polls open nine in the morning close four in the evening. Officials: Joan R Isenhower William W Borne inspectors William F Gallemore. Spencer Democrat notes Louis Wingfield sold Greene County Clarion to partner Naugie. Also mentions Dead Shot hog cholera remedy.
Landis & Oliphant invite customers to call for prices on boots and shoes and note new stock. The notice mentions pastry at Davenport House and touts Dead Shot for fast relief from sprains bruises toothache headache rheumatism and neuralgia. Sold on a guarantee. Price S Acts.
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